The Sydney Marathon, a major sporting event in Australia, has been linked to reports of hateful messaging appearing during the race. While the event is primarily focused on athletic competition and community participation, the emergence of these messages has prompted concern regarding the atmosphere and conduct surrounding the marathon.

There is currently a lack of granular detail regarding the specific content of these messages, who authored them, or how widely they were distributed along the course. The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) reported on the incident, characterizing the messages as striking a "wrong note" for the event. Because the initial reporting is sparse, it remains unclear whether these messages were part of an organized protest, the actions of individuals, or a misunderstanding of public signage. No official statements from marathon organizers or local law enforcement have yet clarified the scale or intent behind the reported hate speech. As a result, the public record currently consists of the report that such messages existed, without further context on the impact or the identity of those responsible.